Health & Wellness Resources
Breathe Free UMD
Bagley
Nature Area
Create a Healthy Lifestyle (Created by the U Center for Spirituality & Healing and the Life Science Foundation
Computer
and Desk Stretches
Employee Assistance
Program (EAP)
Health Connections
- U of M Wellness Assessment
Optum Health Nurse Line
Recreational Sports Outdoor Program - Fitness Reward
Stretching
Exercises
UMD Walking
Map
UMD Environmental Health and Safety Office
- UMD EHSO is a branch of the University-wide Department of Environmental
Health and Safety Office. They provide comprehensive services designed to protect
the health and safety of faculty, staff, and students at the University
of Minnesota Duluth campus, as well as minimize the impact of their activities
on the surrounding environment and the community, in accordance with local,
state and federal regulations.
Webinar: Personal Strategies
to Ride Out the Economic Downturn by Sand Creek Group (click "Strategies
to Ride out the Economic Downturn"). Sand Creek Group is a University
of Minnesota employee assistance counseling service.
UMD TOPS(R) (Take of Pounds Sensibly) #MN 1767 invites faculty,
staff and students to join this on-campus, nonprofit, noncommercial, weight-loss
support organization with a chapter meeting on Wednesdays (year-round)
in SpHC 191; weigh in between Noon-12:15; short (15-20 minutes) informational
program follows. Contact Gordee Bennett, chapter leader, at 726-8840,
for questions.
Fit City Duluth -
a community initiative designed to get the whole city moving, making it the most
active in America.
University
of Minnesota Wellness Works Magazine
HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESOURCES
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Alzheimer's Association* - Their mission
is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research;
to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce
the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
American Academy of Family Physicians* - Ready to take your "stepping" to the next level? This
site provides tips on exercise and staying healthy. Learn how to start
an aerobic exercise program, avoid injury, incorporate warm-up and cool-down
exercises, and start a weight training program
American Cancer Society* - Regular
physical activity can help prevent some types of cancer. Get ideas about
how you can change your lifestyle to maintain your health. If you're in
to watching calories, don't miss the calorie and exercise calculator.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_3_2X_
Diet_and_Activity_Factors_That_Affect_Risks.asp
American College
of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - Want to calculate your heart rate or start
an exercise program? ACSM has tips on how to be physically active for
people of all ages and from all walks of life.
American Diabetes Association
- The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading 501(C)3 nonprofit
health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.
The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to
improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
American Heart Association (AHA)
- Is your heart benefiting from your being active? Search the American
Heart Association website using keyword "physical activity"
to find articles on heart health, physical activity for older adults and
children, calculating body mass index (BMI), healthy eating, and much
more. And, don't miss their JustMove program to learn what fitness type
you are! http://www.justmove.org
American Lung Association - The
mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and
promote lung health. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American
Lung Association® today fights lung disease in all its forms, with
special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.
American Red Cross - American
Red Cross responds immediately to disasters, including house or apartment
fires (the majority of disaster responses), hurricanes, floods, earthquakes,
tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents, explosions,
and other natural and man-made disasters.
Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
- The Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging (AAAA) is the designated area agency
on aging for the seven county arrowhead region. Area agencies on aging
were established under the Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1973 to respond
to the needs of Americans aged 60 and over in every local community.
Arthritis Foundation – Dedicated to the prevention, control, and cure of the types of arthritis, the Arthritis Foundation educates people by providing information and programs offered for joint health and awareness.
Back pain – MayoClinic online gives you the symptoms of back pain and when you should see a doctor, prevention, causes, and the risk factors and serious conditions that can arise. There are also steps to take before your doctor appointment provided and the types of diagnostics and treatment involved.
Bipolar Disorder – Help Guide provides the signs and symptoms and components of bipolar disorder, the causes and triggers, self-help, treatment, and the warning signs to watch for.
Breast Cancer Resources from Oncologystat.com*
Breast Cancer Prevention
- Clinical research studies offer us the best hope for the proper evaluation
of drugs and medical techniques. This site offers you the opportunity
to obtain credible information on clinical trial research and to assess
your chances of getting breast cancer.
Celiac Disease – The mission of the Celiac Disease Foundation is to provide services and support through programs of awareness, education, advocacy, and research. Also provided are the causes, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Celiac Disease. Included on the website are gluten-free diets, grocery shopping and travel tips, and label reading.
Center for Mental Health
Services - The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) is the Federal
agency within the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) that leads national efforts to improve prevention and mental
health treatment services for all Americans.
Centers for Disease
Control & Prevention (CDC) - CDC is recognized by health professionals
as the leading federal agency for protecting the health and safety of
people - at home and abroad. It provides credible information that can
help you make health decisions and achieve personal fitness.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physicalactivity.htm
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/month/index.html
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - CDC is recognized by health
professionals as the leading federal agency for protecting the health
and safety of people - at home and abroad. It provides credible information
that can help you make health decisions and achieve personal fitness.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) - CDC has a site designed just for kids. The Body and Mind site
recommends ways to make kids bodies and minds healthier, stronger and
safer.
Depression – Provides the causes, incidence, prevention, and risk factors of depression and major depression disorder. Also provided are the symptoms, signs, and treatment as well as support groups to help ease the stress of the illness.
do-groove.com - What is "do?"
"do" is based on a simple idea: By grooving your body
for just 10 minutes, 3 times a day, you can improve your overall health
and reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other illnesses.
It could mean taking three 10-minute walks each day or opting for the
stairs instead of the elevator at work. You might choose to dance in your
kitchen or mow your lawn. The do physical activity campaign was developed
by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the American Heart Association.
DrugWatch.com* - DrugWatch.com is a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers.
Epilepsy Foundation
- The organization works to ensure that people with seizures are able
to participate in all life experiences; to improve how people with epilepsy
are perceived, accepted and valued in society; and to promote research
for a cure.
Erb’s Palsy - The condition known as Erb’s Palsy is caused by an injury to the brachial plexus—the nerves surrounding the shoulder. The condition known as Erb’s Palsy is caused by an injury to the brachial plexus—the nerves surrounding the shoulder.
Essentia Health (formerly St. Mary's Duluth Clinic)
Fast
Food Nutrition Guide
Financial Health
Facts About Credit Scoring - The University of Minnesota site relates to the understanding and use of a credit score. Listed are details regarding the determination of a credit score, how you can find out what your credit score is, and what you can do if you have questions about your credit score. Such information is critical when borrowing finances for personal or business use. The point of this information sheet is to make you aware of issues related to credit and how managing your credit prudently can insure a good credit score. As of this writing, all information listed here is current.
National Do Not Call Registry
Food and Drug Administration - The
FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety,
efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products,
medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products
that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public
health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more
effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public get the
accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods
to improve their health.
Food Poisoning – Minnesota Poison Control provides information about the causes, types, and prevention of food poisoning.
Healthy
Arkansas - Worksite Wellness
H1N1 Influenza
UMD H1N1 Flu Preparedness
UofM H1N1 Flu Preparedness
Heart Disease – The CDC provides information about the tests and treatment of heart disease, as well as the causes and prevention
Lung
Cancer Resources from OncologySTAT* - OncologySTAT is an authoritative
source for lung cancer information.
Memorial
Blood Centers - Memorial Blood Centers is a nationally known, locally
operated, nonprofit community blood center that serves more than 30 hospitals
in the Twin Cities metro area, northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.
Their mission is to provide blood products and biomedical services to
benefit our community.
Mesothelioma and Asbestos
Awareness Center - a leading Internet resource for information about
asbestos exposure and the associated health consequences, including the
development of malignant mesothelioma cancer. The website provides up-to-date
and well researched content focused on mesothelioma cancer and a database
of information about other forms of cancer, including lung cancer, breast
cancer, and prostate cancer.
Mesothelioma Cancer Center, Asbestos.com
- is committed to providing the latest, up-to-date information in the
hopes of spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos cancer. This
website offers a one-stop resource on all asbestos issues ranging from
occupational exposure to mesothelioma treatment options.
Mesothelioma Prognosis - Mesothelioma is a deadly disease that afflicts 3,000 people each year and that number is expected to grow in conjunction with the widespread use of asbestos throughout the last century. If you or a loved one is dealing with mesothelioma, your prognosis doesn't have to be impossible.
Migraines – The National Headache Foundation provides for you the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of migraines. Treatment can include over-the-counter medication, prescription drugs, or alternative medicine therapies.
National Association for Health
and Fitness
National Center for Physical Activity
and Disability
National Health
Observance Calendar - lists national health and wellness observances
calendar and the organizations that sponsors them
National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
NHLBI provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart,
blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders.
Check out this site for guides to physical activity, behavior change,
controlling weight and more.
National Institute
for Occupational Safety & Health - DVD on Working with Stress
National Institute on Aging - For
experienced adults on the move! Here are two sites with excellent advice
for older adults who want to stay active and age gracefully. Learn new
exercises to gain strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. Read
about the new federal program called USA on the Move: Steps to Healthy
Aging.
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exercise/toc.html
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/ExerciseGuide/
National Osteoporosis Foundation – Community focused organization that is dedicated to the prevention, management, and treatment of osteoporosis. The website provides nutrition and exercise information, medicine and alternative treatments, and community events. Also provided are risk factors, diagnostics, research and resources.
National Wellness Institute
- The mission of the Institute and the annual National Wellness Conference
is to serve professionals and organizations that promote optimal health
and wellness in individuals and communities.
Net Wellness (University of
Cincinnati, The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University)
- Click on any of over 100 health topics to find in-depth information
on hundreds of diseases and wellness issues. You will also find health
professionals ready to respond to your specific questions.
Nicotine Addiction
American Heart Association
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the principal biomedical and behavioral research agency of the United States Government. NIH is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Plastics
Bisphenol A Definition
Bisphenol A. (CASRN
80-05-7), Status of Data
Smart
Plastic Guide Healthier Food Uses of Plastics
Quick
Start-Plastic Products at a Glance
Osteoporosis
Public Broadcasting Station
Series - Americas Walking is a fitness, travel and lifestyle series
that offers information and inspiration for those who want to start a
daily walking habit and a more active life.
Pollen Count* - provides you with
a daily forecast of allergy conditions in your area, as long as your area
is critical to help you manage today's allergies and plan ahead for the
conditions tomorrow.
Quit Tobacco/Smoking Resources - Did you know? ...that the increased
risk for developing prostate cancer as a smoker disappears over time once
you quit?
Minnesota Campuses Are Going Tobacco Free
UMD Tobacco/Smoking
Cessation Program (TSCP) - The UMD Tobacco/Smoking Cessation Program
(TSCP), is a 10-session program designed to help those who are looking
for an effective plan to stop using tobacco products. The counseling
program is free for UMD faculty, staff, and their families. UPlan members
who successfully complete a 6 month program will receive a $65 reward.
American Cancer
Association - Get the facts about what cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless
tobacco do to your body, your wallet, and the health of those around
you.
American
Heart Association Smoking Cessation - online information
American Lung Asociation, Freedom
from Smoking - Freedom from Smoking Online is American Lung Association's
free online smoking cessation program! Quitting smoking can evoke a
lot of feelings: fear, resentment, relief, and so on. If you stay committed
to the program and complete all of the assignments you have a good chance
of remaining smoke-free for good. Millions of people have quit smoking
and you can do it too!
Familydoctor.org
- Smoking Cessation in Recovering Alcoholics
Journal
of American Medical Association - online information
Mayo
Clinic, Smoking cessation: Creating a quit-smoking plan* - Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit
medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of virtually
every type of complex illness.
Minnesota Department of Health Quit Smoking - protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans.
National
Cancer Institute - NCI provides cancer related information for your
general knowledge. Cancer information specialists can answer your questions
about cancer and help you with quitting smoking.
Quitnet/Quit Altogether*- Learn
from science-based smoking cessation resources, get quitting tips and
advice from expert counselors, get support from the QuitNet community,
create your own quit smoking plan and get help when you need it and
have fun!
QUITPLAN
- Minnesota residents have free access to all QUITPLAN Services. Call
1-888-354-PLAN to find out which service is best for you:
- QUITPLAN Helpline - talk with a counselor to create a personalized
plan to quit that may include free nicotine replacement therapy;
- QUITPLAN Center - located in various health care settings, QUITPLAN
centers provide face-to-face counseling and nicotine replacement therapy;
- quitplan.com - this interactive website feature encouragement forums
and emails, self-evaluation and counselor assistance.
QUITPLAN
at St. Mary's Duluth Clinic, 407 East Third Street, Duluth MN, 55805,
218-786-2677 - individualized plans for quitting tobacco use.
smokefree.gov - Offers online
guide for the first days and the first year; expert help by talking
to a counselor who can help, by phone or instant message; online materials
that have helped other smokers quit; and results of research studies
of smokers who were trying to quit.
Smoking Cessation -
At Smoking Cessation.org, you'll learn how to break down your smoking
triggers and overcome your nicotine addiction. You'll educate yourself
about the health risks of smoking and learn how to escape the cycle
of quitting and then slipping up and smoking again. You'll find helpful
tips, new smoking cessation methods, and the latest information that
will help you quit smoking for good...The key is making the effort to
quit and rewarding yourself for taking those difficult steps.
United States Department
of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Tobacco Cessation - The latest information to help people quit smoking,
and to help health care professionals treat tobacco use and dependence.
WebMD Smoking Cessation
Health Center* - Find in-depth information to help you quit smoking
including smoking cessation techniques and products.
Skin Cancer Foundation - Since
its founding in 1979, the Skin Cancer Foundation has set the standard
for educating the public and the medical profession about skin cancer,
its prevention by means of sun protection, and the need for early detection
and prompt, effective treatment.
Skin Problems
Sleep - Foods That Help or Harm Your Sleep Slideshow
St. Luke's Hospital
United States Department of Health &
Human Services - Need reliable health information? Healthfinder, an
award-winning site developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, can help you quickly find the best health information and news
on the Internet. It's reviewed over 1,800 government and health related
organizations to provide you with links to health information you can
trust. Try a search on "walking" or "physical activity"
to start you on your way!
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Stress - Diet for Stress Management Slideshow: Stress-Reducing Foods
United
States Department of Health & Human Services - Care Tips for Survivors
of a Traumatic Event: What to Expect in Your
Personal, Family, Work, and Financial Life
U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - The FDA is responsible for
protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security
of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices,
our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping
to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer,
and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based
information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health.
Web MD* - The leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and
information. Providing credible health information, supportive community.
Web
MD - Air Quality Index* - How healthy is the air in your area? See
if pollution levels where you live could make it hard to breathe today.
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